Douglas
"Ardbeg Man"
- Joined
- Mar 25, 2013
- Messages
- 187
- Location
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Ride
- 2010 Rocket Roadster with Jardines 2006 Kawasaki Concours
Thanks to all the great input in regards to my "Second" motorcycle-I ended up with the 2006 Concours with 33k miles. We will see how it turns out...my first ride on it will be this July when my sister and I tour through Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, and Newfoundland. We hope to spend three weeks riding. I bought it sight-unseen and relied on a friend in Mass. to evaluate it. When my sister went to look at the BMW the owner was not very enthused about selling the bike, and in fact had let the battery die and didnt bother to charge it up to show it to a potential buyer.
Riding the Rocket to New England from here would indeed be a great trip-and after I retire I plan to do just that-unfortunately I still have to work for a living so maximizing my time there spent with my sister (last living relative) is paramount. As some advised, I did consider renting, but when I did the math it just made more sense to buy the Concours...I paid $3k for it and I have access to free, enclosed storage. As an added bonus I no longer have to rent a car when I go back to my hometown for vacation! Thanks again guys...Best forum on the web hands down-Doug
Riding the Rocket to New England from here would indeed be a great trip-and after I retire I plan to do just that-unfortunately I still have to work for a living so maximizing my time there spent with my sister (last living relative) is paramount. As some advised, I did consider renting, but when I did the math it just made more sense to buy the Concours...I paid $3k for it and I have access to free, enclosed storage. As an added bonus I no longer have to rent a car when I go back to my hometown for vacation! Thanks again guys...Best forum on the web hands down-Doug
